Correct application of presumption of reasonableness of sentences within Guideline range

QUESTION PRESENTED FOR REVIEW 1. Whether the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirming Petitioner’s sentence of 360 months, based on an important federal question involving the issue of the correct application of the presumption of reasonableness of sentences within the Guideline range, conflicts with the decision of Rita v. United States, 551 U.S. 338 (2007), and, therefore, a compelling reason is presented in support of discretionary review by this Honorable Court. 2. Whether the decision of the District Court in sentencing Petitioner to 360 months, which was in the middle of the Guidelines sentencing range, was an application of the Guidelines as mandatory, which conflicts with the decision of Velson v. United States, 555 U.S. 350, 352 (2009) and, therefore, a compelling reason is presented in support of discretionary review by the Honorable Court. 1